Best of · BASEL CHEESE TOURS
Cheese does not need a whole holiday, it needs one good morning. These 5 cheese tours are the ones that repay it, priced and timed.
Taste Basel through cheese, chocolate, pastry, and Old Town landmarks on this small-group food walk with local guides Gina or Jean.
“Walking the cobblestone streets allows you to see 400-500 yr old shops up close. But learning about the process to make fantastic cheeses and chocolate truffles is mind blowing. Then eating the treasures is just perfection.”
Taste Swiss cheeses in Basel, learn AOP cheesemaking from a local sommelier, and discover whether this 40-minute experience is worth $19.
“The tour was good and informative. However it was running late, and felt rushed to leave which I wanted to make a few purchases so I ended up not. Apart from that I enjoyed the experience”
Taste up to seven Swiss cheeses in Basel, including Gruyère AOP, with a friendly expert in a relaxed 35-minute small-group setting.
“No one showed up to do the tasting. The store had a closed sign on the door. I have requested a refund”
Taste Basel through Swiss cheese, chocolate, and Läckerli pastry while visiting the Minster, Town Hall, markets, and Tinguely Fountain.
“Very fun and informative! We loved the food samplings! And bought many to take! Jean was awesome, and very patient with us when we were shopping during the tour! There were seven I’d us in our group, all family (no teenagers though).”
Share a cozy Swiss fondue dinner in Basel with local hosts, garden produce, wine, homemade tart, and a small-group setting.
“Fabio & his wife Anita are truly amazing people. Their home is situated in a quiet place with a lovely garden where we sat for dinner. The food was authentic & delicious. Fabio is the most gracious host. I came by myself as a stranger and left feeling like family. They were kind and welcoming and made me feel at home. The conversation was entertaining & stimulating, as well. I will definitely come back to see my new friends (who feel like old friends) again as soon as I am back in Basel.”
Pick a wheel, a glass, or a copper vat.
